Fine Arts

Fund the Arts at Central College

Central’s art, music and theatre programs offer students wonderful opportunities for professional and artistic growth. 

With diverse course options, exciting performance opportunities and local and international learning experiences, our Fine Arts programs offer so much to majors and non-majors alike. 

Give to your favorite fine arts program or ensemble to make a difference today.

Art ProgramSymphonic Wind Ensemble
Music ProgramCentral Choirs
Musical Theatre ProgramFlying Pans Steel Drum Ensemble
Theatre Program

Restore a Piece of Central History

Central College has sought to restore Douwstra Auditorium's organ ever since the building’s last renovation in 1984. With the support of our donors, we are closer than ever to making that dream a reality.

We have plans for a new, handcrafted pipe organ by world-renowned organ builder Casavant Frères of Canada. The new organ will fill the auditorium with incredible sound and elegant beauty that harmonizes with the hall’s state-of-the-art acoustics and renovated interior design. 

Before that can happen, Central needs another collaborator: You! Help bring the king of instruments back to the center of Central’s campus and help give voice to campus concerts and celebrations for generations to come. Support the next phase of Douwstra Auditorium Renovations.

Help Spread the Central Spirit!

Hoo-Rah Day is all about bringing the Central community together. Help us celebrate by reaching out to your Central friends and mentors. Share Central-themed photos of your kids, pets or Central memories on social media. Snap a photo with our Hoo-Rah Day poster or download a Big Red coloring sheet. Share this link – hoorah.central.edu – with #HoorahDay and encourage your family and friends to join the celebration. Thank you and Go Dutch!

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Total Donor Challenge - $50,000
Each time we reach 80 donors, we’ll unlock $10,000 for the Journey Scholarship. Just by participating, you’ll help unlock up to $50,000 for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Show us your Dutch spirit by sharing this page with your Central friends! This challenge is sponsored by: Dale '69 and Eileen Miller Vander Wilt '70, Tom De Vries '73, Eric Sickler '83, Bill & Deborah Buck Houghton '84, Angela and Michael Flanagan '85, Adam '06 & Cari Rehder Gregg '07, Marlena Wichhart and other anonymous donors.
80 Donor Goal
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Double Dutch Challenge - $5,000
Central couple Dave '86 and Kristi Jaarsma Balk '88 love Central. That’s why they (along with other anonymous donors) are challenging other Central couples to give back this #HooRahDay! When 30 Central couples participate, a $5,000 gift will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund!
30 Donor Goal
$10,000
Inspired by Faculty Challenge - $10,000
Was your gift inspired by an outstanding faculty member (past or present) who nurtured or expanded your personal learning at Central? Alumni provide a wealth of "gee-whiz" stories about professors who defined their Central experience with their personal dedication and extraordinary acts of kindness. Faculty are one of Central's great resources and embody the spirit of the College. To honor these individuals, when 25 gifts are made in honor of a faculty member, the challenge will be unlocked! This added donation is sponsored by Rich ’62 and Mary Roorda Glendening ’62 along with other anonymous donors.
25 Donor Goal
$10,000
Early Donor Challenge - $10,000
When 50 donors donate early to Hoo-Rah Day, a $10,000 gift will be unlocked! Thank you to our generous, anonymous donor for funding this match.
50 Donor Goal
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Class Participation Challenge - $10,000
Can your graduating class year end Hoo-Rah Day on top? The top three participating class years will have bragging rights for the year! Generously sponsored by: Dan '04 and Jenna Daale Huitink '06 and Jason '10 and Tayler Wessels Hassman '13 and other anonymous donors.
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Facebook Challenge - $5,000
Ready for a challenge? Share your favorite Central memory or a photo in your Central gear in the comments on this post. Once we have 25 comments with a Central memory or photo, $5,000 will be unlocked for student scholarships! Thank you to John '87 and Julie Pothoven Fisher '90 along with other anonymous donors.
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Iowa Challenge – $10,000
When 150 Iowa residents participate in Hoo-Rah Day with a gift of ANY size, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by: Dixie and Will Hoekman '67, Penny and Steve Sikkink '83 and other anonymous donors.
150 Donor Goal
$5,000
Parents Challenge - $5,000
Central parents are some of the most loyal people we know. When 30 Central parents -- current or past donate -- a $5,000 challenge will be unlocked for the Journey Scholarship Fund! Generously sponsored by past parents Scott and Cindy Van Tassell and other anonymous donors.
30 Donor Goal
$10,000
Presidents' Challenge - $10,000
Central College President, Mark Putnam, along with his wife Tammy and Central College Student Body President Parker Lawrence '26 are challenging current and former Student Senate members to donate to this challenge, to unlock the President's Challenge --we need 25 gifts to unlock the President's Challenge.
25 Donor Goal
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Follow along and see how much good the Central community is doing for all of campus!
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Instagram Challenge - $5,000
Share a photo of your favorite Central memory or of you rocking your Central gear today. 25 story tags unlocks $5,000 for student scholarships! Thank you to Claire and Blaine Hawkins '21 and other generous donors.
Participating Groups
Journey Scholarship Academic Excellence Central Athletics Endowment & Research World of Good Campaign Fine Arts
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